You’ve got to keep the things simple on the field. Every time we played simple passing, combined maybe six or eight or 10 times, we created chances. In between those moments, we made things far too complicated.”
At this point, it would behoove Klinsmann to play more of a 4-4-2 with two holding midfielders, the better to counteract Jamaica's superior midfield numbers and provide Beckerman with more defensive support. Such a switch need not be just defensive in nature as Klinsmann could tip the balance toward attack elsewhere by starting Brek Shea out wide.
At this point, it would behoove Klinsmann to play more of a 4-4-2 with two holding midfielders, the better to counteract Jamaica's superior midfield numbers and provide Beckerman with more defensive support. Such a switch need not be just defensive in nature as Klinsmann could tip the balance toward attack elsewhere by starting Brek Shea out wide.
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